Teenager arrested over murder of 17-year-old mother who gave birth just last month

An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the death of a 17-year-old mother who gave birth to her baby son last month.
West Yorkshire Police were called to an address in Tempest Road, Beeston, shortly before 5am this morning after reports of a woman with serious injuries.
Woman ‘stabbed pregnant teenager to death’ and ‘stole her unborn baby’ The victim, Sophie Smith, was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead soon after.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: ‘An 18-year-old-man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.
‘Police enquiries are currently at an... read more

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